The iCellBox, in combination with a -80℃ freezer or dry ice locker, will provide the freezing rate of -1 degree per minute that is idea for cryo-preservation of most cultured cell lines. The iCellBox design uses a combination of insulation foam, radial symmetry, and a heat transfer core to regulate heat loss rather than using a large thermal mass(alcohol based freezer). As a result, freezing profiles are extremely consistent from one run to the next. Also, because of this low thermal mass, the iCellBox will not cause a rise in local freezer temperature and will protect nearby samples already stored in the freezer. Low thermal mass also means the iCellBox will rapidly return to room temperature for another freezing cycler. The iCellBox may be used with a wide variety of commercially available cryogenic storage vials.
No alcohol
● No pollution
● The solid state core and insulation design
● No Pre-cooling required
Requires 250ml alcohol
● Replace alcohol every 5 uses (250ml)
● Keep track of liquid scale for use
● Alcohol degrades slightly each time when it's used
● Pre-cool alcohol in refrigerator
No Variability
●Consistent freeze rate for each experiment
●Consistent freezing rate for all vials